Lotus-Born Buddha, Guru Rinpoche Thangka | Wisdom and Protection
The thangka represents Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus Born Buddha who introduced Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. He is depicted sitting in a royal posture on a lotus seat, signifying his purity and mastery over this world. A bright halo glows behind him, symbolizing his compassionate energy and enlightened insight. To convey his ultimate realization, Guru Rinpoche wears a lotus hat adorned with intricate decorations, including a vulture's feather and a half-vajra on top. The combination of 24K gold accents and natural stone pigments creates an incredible timeless piece that exudes wisdom, serenity, and spiritual power.
He holds a five-pronged vajra in his right hand, a powerful emblem of unbreakable wisdom that dispels ignorance. In his left hand, he carries a skull cup topped with a vase, symbolizing the nectar of immortality and the transformation of negativity into wisdom. Adorned in fine jewelry and flowing silk robes, he exudes a celestial presence that reflects his command over both the material and spiritual realms. Resting on his left shoulder is the katvanga staff, embellished with three skulls, nine iron rings, and a double vajra, representing his mastery of the three kayas: Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Nirmanakaya.
The painting's background depicts a calm mountainous environment, reflecting the mysterious realm of his heavenly purity. The scene's colorful lotus blossoms and floating clouds highlight his enlightened presence and his capacity to materialize in the world to advise practitioners. For followers, the thangka is a potent meditative image that inspires trust in Guru Rinpoche's capacity to remove barriers, grant blessings, and lead beings toward ultimate freedom.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 6.5"/16 cm (width) x 9"/23 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Stone Colors
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HAND-PAINTED WITH NATURAL STONE COLOR AND GENUINE 24K GOLD IN TRADITIONAL KARMA GADRI STYLE
OUR TEAM
We are a team of traditionally trained Karma Gadri artists from Boudha Stupa. Our lineage comes from Venerable Master Jamyang Phunshok, who is from Kham, Eastern Tibet.
We are focused on bringing accurate iconographic thangka, which will be helpful to your practice.
BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon your request. We will send available samples and pricing details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
